How to pronounce depressions
Say it like dih-PRESH-unz. Depressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH).
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- dih
- PRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depressions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of depressions
American and British speakers say depressions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈprɛʃənz/ in the US and /dɪˈprɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PRESH-unz.
What does depressions mean?
- plural of depression How to pronounce depression
Questions about saying depressions
How do you pronounce depressions?
Say dih-PRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈprɛʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈprɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depressions?
Depressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRESH). Broken into parts: dih · PRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say depressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈprɛʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈprɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.